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型(かた)

かたkata

Very commonNoun

Meanings

Meanings are shown in English (JMdict).

  1. nounnoun, used as a suffix

    type; style; model; pattern

    Note: がた when a suffix

  2. noun

    mold; mould; model; pattern; template; impression

  3. kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts); style (in kabuki, noh, etc.); form

    空(から)手(て)の型(かた)を練(れん)習(しゅう)する。

    • I practice karate kata.

    Words:型(かた)練(れん)習(しゅう)

    Verified
  4. convention; tradition; (standard) form; formula; usage

    彼(かれ)は型(かた)どおりの挨(あい)拶(さつ)をした。

    • He gave a conventional greeting.

    Words:彼(かれ)型(かた)挨(あい)拶(さつ)

    Verified
  5. (set) size; inches (in sizes of displays, disks, image sensors, etc.)

    Note: がた when a suffix

  6. (taxonomical) form

    rare term

    See also: 品(ひん)種(しゅ)

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